Name: Massey Blakeman
Agency: Heroes Model Management
Age: 22
Nationality: American
Massey Blakeman. Photograph: Ssam sung-un Kim
How did you become a model?
My dad was a model too and he started me young. I did some kid modelling and peaked at age six. I was lucky enough to work for Vogue, Ralph Lauren and other great companies. I got to see how the industry works at a young age.
Who are your heroes in life?
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is one of my heroes because his books inspired me and opened my mind. He changed reading for me.The other hero is my old man because he taught me how to be a man, how to work hard and how to dream.
Massey Blakeman. Photograph: Ssam sung-un Kim
What is your present state of mind?
Cool, calm and collected.
What is your idea of happiness?
Pina Coladas at Suffolk Arms. Pina Coladas anywhere.
Massey Blakeman. Photograph: Ssam sung-un Kim
How would you like to be perceived by others?
As myself! Someone you can always go to for help.
If you were not a model, what would you be?
I’m currently studying business at BMCC in TriBeCa. I’m taking night classes so I can work during the day and study at night so if I am not “modeling” I would be studying and would be trying to figure out “what I would be”.
Massey Blakeman. Photograph: Ssam sung-un Kim
What advice do you have for other models?
Wear skin-coloured underwear.
by Ssam sung-un Kim
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